Xtrend ET7500 User manual

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Introduction
Dear customer,
Thank you for choosing Xtrend.
This user manual will assist you to install the Xtrend box successfully and to get familiar with numerous
features.
The Xtrend ET7500 and ET7000 is a new generation of Full HD Linux receiver with 2,000 DMIPS, 512MB DDR3,
and an eSATAp port, which you can also use as an USB port. You can experience unlimited possibilities with the
new Xtrend receivers.
The ET7500 and ET7000 allow you to experience various features such as web browser, media player, HbbTV,
and other multimedia features.
In order to extend your experience, you can install various plugins on your Xtrend box.
We strongly recommend reading the user manual before using your Xtrend box.
For any further questions, please visit http://www.et-view.net
We wish you a great experience with your Xtrend Box.
Best regards,
Xtrend Team

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Table of Contents
(A) Safety Instructions...................................................................................................................................3
(B) Main Features .........................................................................................................................................5
(C) Specification ............................................................................................................................................6
(D) Packaging Contents ..................................................................................................................................7
(E) Product Description.................................................................................................................................9
(F) Smartcard Reader & CI ............................................................................................................................13
(G) Remote Control .....................................................................................................................................15
(H) Basic Installation ...................................................................................................................................17
1. Installation of Satellite dish or Cable/Terrestrial connection ............................................................... 17
2. Connecting the TV (and VCR)................................................................................................................ 18
(I) Replacing Tuner (For ET7500).................................................................................................................20
(J) Turn on Xtrend ET7000/ET7500.. ...........................................................................................................22
1. Choose Video input selection........................................................................................................... 22
2. Language Selection ......................................................................................................................... 23
3. Configuring Basic Setup ................................................................................................................... 23
4. Check the internet connection ....................................................................................................... 24
5. Configuring Tuner A and Tuner B (ET7500 inlcudes Tuner B Slot) ............................................... 25
6. Automatic & Manual Scan ............................................................................................................. 27
(K) System Configuration –Network-Setup ................................................................................................29
(L) Mounting HDD (For ET7500)..................................................................................................................31
(M) Download and Install Plugins ...............................................................................................................33
(N) GNU General Public License..................................................................................................................34

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(A) Safety Instructions
This Linux Set-Top-Box has been designed and manufactured in compliance with EU consumer safety
requirements (CE). Please read the following safety precautions carefully.
1. Connecting Power
●This product operates only in the range of AC 100V~250V and 50Hz/60Hz. Please check first your power
supply to see if it fits this range.
●Please be noted that you need to disconnect from the mains before you start any maintenance or
installation procedures.
●Make sure that the power cord is placed in a position where it is easy to unplug it from the mains in an
emergency.
2. Overloading
●Do not overload a wall outlet, extension cord or adapter as this may cause electrical fire or shock.
3. Liquid
●This product is not water-proof and should not be exposed to dripping, splashing, or any type of liquid.
●No objects filled with liquid such as vases shall be placed on the product.
●Please do not clean the product with wet cloth, which may cause a short circuit.
●No wet objects should be placed near the product.
4. Ventilation
●Allow a sufficient space between the product and other objects to make sure air ventilation of the
product.
●Do not block the top or rear of the product with an object, which will close the ventilation holes and lead
to a high temperature of the system. This may cause a failure of the product.
●Do not stack other electronic devices on top of the product.
●Do not insert any kind of pointed objects like screw, gimlet, etc. into the ventilation holes of the product.
This will damage the product.
5. Connecting the Satellite Cable
●Disconnect the power of the product before you connect the satellite cable to the product. Otherwise, it
may cause damage to the LNB.
6. Grounding
●The LNB must be earthed to the system earth for the satellite dish.
7. Location
●Place the product indoor.
●Do not expose the product to rain, sun or lightening.
●Do not place the product near any heat appliances as a radiator.
●Ensure that there is more than 10 cm distance from any electrical devices & wall.

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8. Lightening, Storm or Not In Use
●Unplug the product and disconnect the antenna cable during a thunderstorm or lightening, especially
when left unattended and unused for a long period of time. This will prevent possible damages from
power surges or lightening.
9. Replacement of Parts
●Unauthorized part replacements, especially by one who is not a qualified technician may result in
damage to the product.
●Ensure that when part replacements are necessary qualified technicians perform the task using the
components specified by the manufacturer.
10. Hard Disk Drive
●Do not move the product or turn the power off suddenly while the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) is still running.
This may result in damage to the HDD and thus the system.
●The company shall not be liable for any corruption of data on the HDD caused by careless use or misuse
of users.
11. Battery
●There is danger of explosion if batteries are incorrectly replaced.
●Replace batteries only with the same or equivalent type.
‘WEEE’ Symbol instructions
This product should not be disposed with other house hold wastes at the end of its working life.
Please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of
material resources. This will help prevent harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste
disposal.
Dolby Digital: Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. ‘Dolby’ and the ‘double-D’ symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
MP3: MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson

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(B) Main Features
ET7000/ET7500
2,000 DMIPS CPU Processor
1 x integrated DVB-S2 Tuner (ET7000)
1 x integrated DVB-S2 Tuner and 1 x Plug & Play tuner slot for DVB-C, DVB-S2, or hybrid DVB-T2 Tuner
(ET7500)
Resolution: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i
Digital tone with AC-3-support via S/PDIF
12 Digit-Dot Matrix VFD (ET7500)
eSATAp + USB Port in one (eSATAp Port provides power supply for external eSATA hard drives)
1 x Common Interface
1 x Smartcard Reader (ET7000)
2 x Smartcard Reader (ET7500)
Power Touch-button with 2 LED (ET7500)
User-friendly Linux Menu system
Various Channel editing programs
(Favorite, lock, rename, delete, and sort)
Fully compatible with MPEG2/4 and DVB-S/S2
Easy and fast Software-Upgrade via USB or Internet
512MB DDR 3/256MB Nand Flash
10/100MB Ethernet Interface
2.5” internal HDD Support (ET7500)
HDMI CEC Support
Unicable Support
Play Multimedia files in HD quality.
EPG Support
 Multi LNB support via DiSEqC 1.0, 22 kHz
 Video connections: HDMI, RCA

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(C) Specification
Property
ET7000
ET7500
CPU/Memory
CPU
2,000 DMIPS
2,000 DMIPS
Nand Flash
256MB
256MB
DDR 3
512MB
512MB
FRONT PANEL
Display
2-LED
VFD(dot Matrix)
I/O PORTS
USB
1 port
1 port
SMART CARD
1 port
2 port
CI SLOT
X
1 port
BUTTON
1 port
1 port(Touch/2led)
IR
1 port
1 port
REAR PANEL
I/O PORTS
Power
Adapter (12V 2A)
Adapter (12V 2A)
CI SLOT
1 port
X
RCA AV Out
CVBS
CVBS
Audio R/L
Audio R/L
S/PDIF
OPTICAL
OPTICAL
Tuner
1xFixed
1xFixed +
1xPlug&Play
LAN(RJ45)
1Port(10/100M)
1Port(10/100M)
e-SATAP/USB 2.0
1 port
1 port
HDMI Output
1 port
1 port
HDD
X
2.5"
Dimension (L x W x H)
211 x170x 40mm
260x213x45mm

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(D) Packaging Contents (ET7000)
Please check all package contents before using your product.
●STB
●Remote Control
●Batteries
●User Manual
●DC Power Adapter

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Packaging Contents (ET7500)
Or
Please check all package contents before using your product.
●STB
●Remote Control
●Batteries
●User Manual
●DC Power Adapter
●Sata Cable
●HDD bracket (installed)
●Screws for HDD

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(E) Product Descriptions
Front Panel (ET7000)
1. Power : Sets your Xtrend box into standby mode
2. 2 LED : Red LED will be displayed when booting/ Green LED will be displayed during operation
3. Smartcard reader slot: Insert a Smartcard
4. USB: Connect a USB storage device

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Product Descriptions
Front Panel (ET7500)
1. Power : Sets your Xtrend box into standby mode
2. Display: Displays the current menu information. 12 character dot matrix VFD.
3. USB : Connect a USB storage device
4. CI Module slot: Insert a CAM
5. Smartcard reader slot: Insert 2 Smartcards